Scottish Government 18th National Procurement Conference Agenda
Agendas are subject to change
10:00 - 10:05
Welcome from meeting chair
Welcome from meeting chair - 10:00 - 10:05
10:05 - 10:20
Ministerial welcome
Ministerial welcome - 10:05 - 10:20
10:20 - 10:45
Keynote Address
Keynote Address - 10:20 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:10
Keynote Address
Keynote Address - 10:45 - 11:10
11:30 - 12:00
Panel Debate
Panel Debate - 11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:45
Motivational Speaker: How to Speak so Others Listen: Communication with results - 12:00 - 12:45
When learning how to effectively influence those around you, it is essential to become positively conscious of your physical, vocal, and verbal delivery. When we communicate unconsciously, our message can become cluttered and unclear. In this session, leading UK Voice and Public Speaking Expert, Cath Baxter will unlock the secret to speaking so that others listen. During this interactive training session, participants will learn, practise and reflect on key actions that will enhance their physicality, their voice and words to create real control over professional impact during important communications.
13:20 - 13:45
Scottish Government Conference Breakout: Introducing the Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework
Scottish Government Conference Breakout: Introducing the Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework - 13:20 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:10
Scottish Government Conference Breakout: Procurement People of Tomorrow: The Procurement Graduate Experience
Scottish Government Conference Breakout: Procurement People of Tomorrow: The Procurement Graduate Experience - 13:45 - 14:10
14:10 - 14:35
Scottish Government Conference Breakout: National Procurement Development Framework: Engage and retain
Scottish Government Conference Breakout: National Procurement Development Framework: Engage and retain - 14:10 - 14:35
14:35 - 15:00
Scottish Government Conference Breakout: Sustainable Procurement and Supported Businesses - The New National DPS
Scottish Government Conference Breakout: Sustainable Procurement and Supported Businesses - The New National DPS - 14:35 - 15:00

25th November 2025